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Rico's American Grill
Category: Restaurants Canadian (New) Canadian (New) [Edit]
Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort7677 N 16th St
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 997-5850
- Hours:
Mon-Sat 7 am - 10 pm
Sun 7 am - 11 am
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Quiet
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
- Dogs Allowed:
- Yes
33 reviews for Rico's American Grill
Review Highlights
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"And happy hour is a great deal." In 7 reviews -
"The fish tacos, mac and cheese, and apple skillet were..." In 5 reviews -
"...potato fries and the wings and the BBQ chicken flat bread." In 3 reviews
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33 reviews in English
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Review from Scott P.
Sicklerville, NJ
4/16/2012
The buffet had the standard fare, including an omelet station. The quality of the food was very good, especially the muffins, croissants and bacon. My wife is usually picky about breakfast and she really liked this. The regular price for the buffet is around $16 for adults and $9 for children. They also have menu items you can order for breakfast. We had the same server every day and she was very attentive and gave us tips about visiting the area as well. The only downside was the hostess who seemed to be in a daze every time and we would have to tell her multiple times we didn't need menus since we would do the buffet.
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Review from Erin H.
Phoenix, AZ
5/10/2012 1 Check-in Here
Since we moved to 16th street, my husband and I have been meaning to try Rico's. Tonight, we finally went for dinner. We were greeted with a friendly and warm welcome by the hostess. However, it took awhile for our server to greet us. When he did, he wasn't very personable at all. We started off with the honey hot wings. It felt like forever for these to come out. The sauce was good, but the wings came out in these 2 little buckets. That was kind of weird, because it makes grabbing the wings more difficult. Then I ordered the Margherita Flatbread and my husband ordered the Steakhouse Burger. He got to choose which cheese he wanted and the server wasn't even sure what cheeses they had so he asked a nearby server. Our entrees were actually out pretty quickly. However, my husband's burger had the wrong cheese and apparently the burger comes with chips as its side, not fries, which was a little weird. I did enjoy the Margherita Flatbread.
The restrooms were really nice and clean. I liked the atmosphere of the whole restaurant. We went on a Thursday night and it was pretty dead. A couple people in the dining area and the rest in the bar section, which is where we sat. They have a huge patio, which looks ideal for large groups. The menu had very few options. It was pricey. We were pretty surprised about the prices. They do have happy hour though from 3pm-7pm, Monday thru Friday (I believe). If we do return, it would be most likely during that time or lunch, because as a Yelper, you get a special discount.
A positive note for those who are guests at the Squaw Peak Resort, you can charge the bill to your room. -
Review from sunny b.
9/21/2011 1 Check-in Here
Rico's does brunch!
Took my man out last Sunday to enjoy the beautiful afternoon. We chose Rico's because I remembered they have a nice outdoor patio with lots of trees and a big fountain out front.
Brunch at Rico's did not disappoint. I opted for the $15 buffet, sure a tad pricey for a booze free brunch, but trust me I ate my monies worth. The buffet included potatoes, bacon or sausage, chilaquilies, French toast, pancakes, oatmeal, fruit, scrumptious pastries and muffins. It also had a make your own omelet station and a beverage station with coffee, tea and juice.
My omelet was excellent and the buffet was well stocked. We sat outside and the service was on par. While this may be a little bit more expensive than a normal brunch spot it is a nice "once in a while" indulgence.Listed in: Brunch! My favorite meal of…
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Review from Kathe T.
REDWOOD VLY, CA
3/23/2012
Not a place I would go back to! My husband and I ate there while at Squaw Peak Resort. Soup was great. I ordered fish tacos which included two tiny pieces of fish on cold flour tortillas. My husband had rib steak which was very thin. We wanted to bring our own wine - 25 dollar corkage, we opted to purchase bottle. They didn't have the wine we ordered so settled for something else. Squaw Peak Resort was equally dissappointing.
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Review from Mike S.
4/8/2011
A hungry nun is a scary nun. Thanks to Rico's I was able to witness this firsthand.
On the lookout for a lunch on Sunday I chose Rico's. I had some family in town, including my aunt the nun. We were seated quickly in a nearly empty restaurant.
Menus were handed out promptly, after which our server disappeared. We all made up our minds and prepared to order. The restaurant had an almost desolate quality to it, due to the quiet emptiness surrounding us.
We waited...
Finally our server came out to take our orders. Meatloaf sandwiches and burgers were ordered by all.
We waited...
A half our later polite conversation was exhausted. I noticed a steely glint in the eye of the nun. Still no food.
We waited...
45 minutes later our food arrived. Keep in mind there were literally no other customers in the place. The meatloaf sandwich was decent, though it was a little dry. The sweet potato fries were a flaccid, tasteless afterthought. The burgers were well received and cooked to order. Finally the nun was at peace with the world, though she was also disappointed in the meatloaf.
It's possible that our timing was bad. Maybe we came in at the tail end of a massive brunch crowd or something. I'm willing to give Rico's another chance.
Still, I don't I'll be going back to Rico's if there's a nun in my party. -
Review from Mike N.
12/31/2011 1 Check-in Here
Here for dinner with my family. We were staying at the Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort. Nice location, casual dining. Good menu with choices. Service was OK, food fairly well prepared although lamb was overcooked for one of our party. Overall, OK experience.
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Review from Craig F.
Phoenix, AZ
5/11/2011
Mother's day wrecked. Thanks Rico's. I called ahead, asked of outdoor seating in the shade, mentioned that I need two booster seats. Well.... They sat us in the sun, had one booster seat and had to send out to another restaurant for another... That one arrived and had broken supports. The manager could not be bothered, and the manager above her was a boring guy who did not seem to care. It was so bad that our server cried at the table. I am not kidding.
The bar is where I usually go, and well.... They don't mess up beer. -
Review from Fairbi K.
Phoenix, AZ
It was a beautiful Sunday afternoon & my husband & I decided to have lunch somewhere on a patio. I suggested Rico's since I had been wanting to try it for a lil while now & we made our way over. We walked in & the hostess brought us out to the back patio. It was a cute lil area with a few tables, a ping pong table, couches & a fire place for colder weather. Some of the cushions had bird shit on em & the taller tables were a bit wobbly, but no biggie, we sat at a shorter table & avoided the dirty chair cushions.
I felt like having a beer so I ordered the Sun Up Armadillo & opted for a pitcher. I should have just stuck to a small glass since I had never tried it before, we did not care for it. For an app we ordered the jumbo pretzel off of the bar menu. For $8 I thought they could have included 1 or 2 more, but they were yummy & the queso it came with was delish. For our entrees my hubby ordered the Rico's dip & I ordered their signature steak (med-rare) & fries. He loved his sandwich (enough for 2) & the house-made kettle chips were amazing. My new york strip with chimichurri sauce was excellent & the fries were tasty as well. I have to add that they also make their own ketchup (that has a bit of a kick to it) & is great with the fries & even the chips.
Total (not including tip) was about $62, a lil pricey but the food was great so we'd definitely return. They have happy hour everyday from 3-7 with some awesome deals, so I'd like to return during hh & also sit at the patio up front which had a lot more shade & tables. -
Review from christina p.
Phoenix, AZ
1/21/2011 2 Check-ins Here
Woo hoo! I'm a fan of Rico's. For starters: they've got a great happy hour and it runs until 7 so you can realistically hit them up after work without getting a speeding ticket on your way there. Happy hour includes a couple $2 drafts (and other drink specials), as well as, some half price "appetizers" which include a jalapeno, bacon, cheese burger. Hello!
But it's also a great lunch option. It's spacious and you can have a private conversation with your lunch date without being squished up against other diners. Lighter dishes are available BUT remember this spot for when you're craving comfort food and get the kick-A meatloaf sandwich. It's open faced, piled high with onion strings and doused with their kitchen's secret spicy ketchup. WARNING: it's totally cravable! -
Review from Tish C.
10/17/2011 5 photos
We had a Yelp Event here last year for Christmas & even though we only tried a few preselected items from the menu, prepared buffet style - we enjoyed the food & thought if we lived closer this would be place we would come back to. We did make note of their delicious beer selection & the fact that you can take a growler home is a plus! So... if we're in the neighborhood... we would stop here to enjoy a bite & drink at Rico's!! Thanks for putting on a great event and hope to see you again soon!
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Review from Boward O.
Minneapolis, MN
4/4/2011
- Service was excellent
- Great breeze on the outdoor patio (thanks mother nature)
- Fish tacos are killer; fish is grilled and smoky; shredded red cabbage nice touch; fresh salsa with jalepenos kicked it up a notch; black beans and bacon side was smoky goodness
- Margherita flat bread was yummy
- Ricos Greens salad - would have it again
- Wine list had great values and recommend the Night Harvest Sauvignon Blanc
- No room for dessert - next time -
Review from Shannon C.
Phoenix, AZ
1/3/2011
I've been dreaming of Rico's pretzel bread since the Holiday Sweater OYE and I'm happy to say that I've finally made it back for more.
Rico's has a great happy hour from 3-7 everyday in the bar area with drink specials and half off appetizers from the bar menu. I was SO happy to see that the pretzel bread (with a side of nacho cheese and mustard) was on the menu. I also had an enormous plate of nachos and an order of meatballs. All were a step above average bar food.
While the bartender was doing a fantastic job of keeping everyone's glass full, I did have an uncomfortable experience with another server who thought it was ok to interrupt my meal to ask personal questions. I'm talking questions that started out as inappropriate and ended as insulting.
I'll definitely be back for the pretzels and beer, but I'll probably do a better job of keeping my head down in order to avoid unwanted conversation. -
Review from Alexander C.
Scottsdale, AZ
Being the B, L, and D (breakfast, lunch and dinner) restaurant of a major valley resort takes allot of versatility. From scrambling eggs to grilling a piece of meat the new Rico's American Grill at the Point Hilton Squaw Peak Resort shows that all this can be done and more on a daily basis.
With two massive patios, a large bar and lounge area coupled with a fantastic selection of locally made beers on tap, just beckons you to try them all out. This is easily done by ordering up a Beer Flight ($7) which gets you 4 5oz glasses of their best brews, though this will be tough to chose, they're all good. Then you can order a capped 64oz growler ($20) to go! A growler is simply a large glass jug filled with your favorite beer, your choice. These are all the rage in other cities so I was excited to see Rico's making this offer. Id fill it with my latest favorite, Left Hand Milk Stout Sweet Stout. Think rich flavors of chocolate and coffee blended with milk sugars to give a sweet and creamy taste.
In the large dining room you'll notice a wood fired oven. Unfortunately Rico's doesn't take full advantage of this, only offering a handful of menu items cooked in it including the BBQ Chicken Flatbread ($12). Covered with pulled chicken, red onions, Rico's BBQ sauce and mozzarella, this paired well with our beers though could have used a bit more salt, easily remedied. Another glimmer of what could be was the Wood Oven Baked Penne ($13). Several large meatballs, roasted tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella and pesto ricotta cheese and al dente pasta made for a hearty satisfying meal.
A bit lighter but bold with flavor, the Chopped Salad ($10, add grilled chicken $3) made with grilled corn, black beans, bacon, tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, and BBQ-ranch dressing was shaken, not stirred, literally. The salad is brought out in a large martini shaker, dressing added on the spot then shaken well. Kind of a neat twist on table-side salad service, what's old is new again.
The Wicked Meatloaf ($15) could have used some of Rico's BBQ sauce for a sweet contrast instead of the semi-boring-more-like-brown-gravy cracked pepper demi. The meaty slabs were paired up with roasted garlic mashed potatoes that were well seasoned and comforting.
Perfectly cooked and perfectly tender, the New York Strip Steak ($21) had a warm poblano and bacon relish that I could have eaten by the spoonful. The smoky sweet relish made the need for any sort of steak sauce not necessary. Along side was a heaping helping of green chile mac 'n' cheese, so creamy and so gone, delish.
Apple Skillet For 2 ($7) takes apple slices simmered in a brown sugar and cinnamon, thanks to the wood-burning oven, then topped with cake crumbles and served with cinnamon vanilla gelato. If the skillet weren't so hot I would have licked it clean.
While Rico's may not have yet achieved culinary greatness, what you do get is solid Southwestern influenced American grub. -
Review from Mike D.
Bristol, RI
9/29/2011
Great hotel restaurant with a friendly staff
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Review from Mike D.
Goodyear, AZ
Updated - 12/1/2011 2 Check-ins Here
Had dinner here on our last night of our "staycation" at Squaw Peak back in July. I had the meatloaf which was a little too burnt for my taste, but my wife's ribeye tasted pretty good. Pretty fast service although the restaurant was only half full. Our server gave us both the kids-eat-free discount plus the military discount. Kudos to him, but I forgot his name. My only gripe was the wait to be seated. The hostess told us around 30 min wait because alot of parties had just arrived. She asked us if we wanted to wait. We said yes, obviously. So we sat in the lounge with 2 loud twin 2 yr old boys. 15 min later we were seated. Did I mention the place was half full? Was the hostess hoping we would not hang out and maybe take my kids somewhere else? Who knows... but they lost a star for that.
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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7/6/2011
We had the breakfast buffet here for 18.50. My kids ate free due to their kids eat free/summer… Read more »
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Review from aaron a.
Twin Cities, MN
5/2/2011
Ah, Rico's, I sure wanted to like you. Located in the former Lantana Grill, you are the same but with a pickaxe and shovel on the wall. Same buffet at breakfast, now priced $18.50. I'm sure it's ok if you want a buffet, or a fresh omelette but that's not my usual style.
I have to say your salmon benedict ($13.85) was very tasty, a nice salmon on a crispy muffin with a perfect egg. The potatoes however looked greasy, flabby and probably right off the buffet. That's exactly how they tasted. Ugh. And my orange juice at $4 for 4oz, well, let's just say for that price it had better be freshly hand squeezed by virgins and not poured into a carafe from a box. This was not fresh juice.
Your website says "Rico's American Grill brings high-quality, farm-to-table cuisine at an affordable price." I disagree. With places like Scramble offering better food, better prices as well as free wi-fi, you are only going to gouge your Hotel guests, not your local neighbors: so we'll stay away. -
Review from Lucky T.
Surprise, AZ
7/11/2011
Great service despite there being 30 of us in our group, so I was impressed at how hard and efficient the staff was.
Now, the food: At happy hour get the wings. Trust me: get the wings.
Succulent and good.
The nachos were plentiful IF you are into lots of that yellow processed "cheese" crap they put on hot dogs at the cruddy movie theatres..yuk!
In fact, we ordered the plain nachos with no meat. Biiiiiiig mistake.
You get tons of multi-colored tortilla chips, yellow good called "cheese", a side order of sour cream that was pretty big, a bun of sliced raw jalapeno if you want your butt to hurt for days after eating it and some guacamole...which would have been okay if the avocado was ripe and not hard still..sigh. The nachos are a loser. Avoid them.
See why I said: get the wings! You get a big portion of slightly hot wings, a bunch of veggies like celery and carrots (Mom will be happy to see you eat your veggies) and some sauce with hot sauce in it. The sauce, to me, was okay but could be better. But, overall, this dish is a winner.
Drinks? I have no clue cause I was drinking beer, but I will assume they are okay since I hard no complaints.
Nice place, tho. I'll be back for sure.
And happy hour is a great deal!!!! -
Review from Ty L.
Sierra Vista, AZ
7/4/2011
Shrimp scampi was not very good. The sauce was too watery and the overall dish was bland.
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Review from Cara S.
Phoenix, AZ
12/12/2010
Starting with the friendly greeting .. Fantastic bartender (L) and much improved menu from the Lantana days. Tried the Margherita flatbread pizza and BBQ chicken flatbread pizza. They were both great!! Yes we will be back!
Just add veggie burgers please.. -
Review from Bonnie S.
Phoenix, AZ
7/29/2011
I go for the big burger -- only $5 on Wed. -- and happy hour at Rico's at the Pointe Squaw Peak. I love it when Elle is the bartender. That gal knows how to make drinks! So friendly and efficient and always remembers your name. Hmmm, sounds like a TV show. Get the sweet potato fries and the wings and the BBQ chicken flat bread. All good. Ask for the wings hot and spicy. The bar is always full during happy hour. Definitely a good sign of a great place to hang out.
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Review from Brandon S.
Peoria, AZ
Updated - 5/21/2011 1 Check-in Here
I is good and very convient. It's a big room with plenty of seating. I seemed pricey for what you get.
1 Previous Review:
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3/17/2011
Had the cobb salad. It was good. Good fresh ingredients. Seems as little pricey.
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Review from Jeremy J.
Palo Alto, CA
8/7/2011
Service is great On second visit they continue to be friendly. Chopped salad is awesome. It is tossed at your table and you choose theamount of dressing. BBQ flatbread and bucket of beer at happy hour is super good. Kids meals worked well for our two kids under 9 years.
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Review from Michael F.
Phoenix, AZ
12/9/2010 1 Check-in Here
Rico's American Grill in the truest sense of the word: delicious, fresh, unpretentious, impressive and friendly. I attended a yelp event last night and was truly pleased with the food and service here. I've tried most of the dishes on the menu and everything tasted great. I am definitely coming back here to have brunch with my Mom when I get back from New York. I was also very impressed with the Manager and the rest of the staff. They were all very professional and made sure we were happy with the service and our food. They were happy to explain how they cook their dishes and how everything is freshly prepared everyday. We even met their chef. A great place to drop into to have a great meal and leave happy.
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Review from Jessica W.
Phoenix, AZ
12/16/2010
My first experience here was for a Yelp Elite event and I was very impressed. Usually, hotel premise restaurants aren't all that spectacular, but RIco's was really fantastic. Highlights: homemade pretzels with spicy mustard as a bar appetizer, best fish tacos I've ever had, cheesecake strawberry sundaes and an awesome local selection of wines and beers. On top of all this - the staff were super attentive and professional. We're excited to go back for happy hour, which I'm told is ALL day on Saturdays. Win!
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Review from Sarah M.
Phoenix, AZ
2/9/2011
Went to ricos for lunch with a friend last week. The place was a ghost town. The food was ok. a bit over cooked for my taste. I have had better. I stay at the hilton alot and I have had way better dining experiences at Aunt Chilada's down the street. Don't get me wrong... The place is beautiful. I guess I'll have to try it again. Maybe try the fish tacos as someone else said they were good. I'm a die hard Chilada fan. What can I say.
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Review from Terry D.
Minneapolis, MN
3/24/2011 1 Check-in Here
The fish tacos, mac and cheese, and apple skillet were delicious!
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Review from Katherine M.
Glendale, AZ
12/11/2010
Came here for a special event. Nice atmosphere, fun events like bunch with Santa, good food (some of the nices I have had in AZ). Entrees weren't stellar but the flatbread pizzas were nice, the pretzles soft and warm, and a delicious caramel bread pudding. I tried the rest of the desserts and was not too impressed but if I friend wanted to go here I would not hesistate.
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Review from zack f.
9/11/2011
I eat here frequently as I stay at the adjoining Hilton when I'm in town, and the breakfast vouchers are generous. The steak and eggs ($15) features a good cut of meat (I think it's a flank steak), 2 eggs anyway you want them, with corn salsa and toast and potatoes. The servers are always amenable to allowing me to change out the sides for lots of fruit. I love the mustard available at the table, the fact that they have Chilulah hot sauce on hand, and will bring out some salsa at no extra cost. The staff are pretty attentive. I call ahead to avoid having to wait in the breakfast rush. I have also had an omelet which was substantial in size and quite tasty, with unlimited ingredients for about $12.
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Review from Teri A.
Scottsdale, AZ
10/4/2010
Attended grand opening. Great fish tacos. Beer flights were a nice beginning house brew rough rider. Very good. Great service too. Loved it.
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Review from Georgia K.
Philadelphia, PA
1/16/2011
Wonderful food, decent prices for the quality (entrées were between $13 and $23). I had the rib eye and my husband the NY strip. They were both delicious and the sides creative and tasty! Good beer selection, wait staff was friendly, overall a good experience.
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Review from Johnny E.
Mesa, AZ
11/27/2010
I had the American burger with a tasty IPA. Watch out the Jalapenos are HOT! Great meal, great price.
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Review from Gary E.
Chico, CA
1/24/2011
A long time friend took me to Rico's. I was visiting from CA and depended him to choose a nice place for dinner. Rico's did nothing but impress me. A nice guitar player on Friday night, a couple of beers and dinner that was very, very good at a killer price. Impressive
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Review from Shaq D.
Phoenix, AZ
11/30/2010
Went there only because we wanted an outside table nearby on short notice. Assumed it would be overpriced and just o.k., since it's on gotel grounds (Hilton Squaw Peak). SOOO much better than when this place was the Lantana Grill. My wife and stepmother raved about their fish (halibut & salmon). My daughter and I had great burgers/fries. Great microbrew menu. Service was attentive. Decent value. Well worth a visit.
